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The journey of parenthood

I have only been on this journey for nine years; sometimes it seems like a long time, other times it seems like I just started. Although I am not on this journey alone — I...

Life between the pages: The nose always knows

Follow your nose, it always knows the smell of gas when you walk in the door!And, believe that your nose smells something awful.My parents were rather lucky over the past...

Life is good: I conquered being an adult

Ahhhh, graduation. That bittersweet, momentous occasion that makes one cry tears of joy and sadness simultaneously.Even after 45 years — yes, 45 years since my high school...

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HJM students release butterflies on last day of school

HJM Elementary School first grade students in Macileigh Burriss’ class raised caterpillars to butterflies and released them on the last day of...

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Kelli, Christine and Lupe Nevarez stand in front of their vividly teal cow, located outside their restaurant on West Virginia Street, Port Lavaca. The family-owned business is celebrating their top 10 placement on the Texas Monthly statewide best Texas BBQ Joint rankings.

LaVaca has the meat: Local barbecue joint lands in No. 8 spot in...

When it comes to LaVaca BBQ, the Nevarez family-owned business said it has two simple goals: to have the highest quality barbecue available and to...

In remembrance: Port Lavaca honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

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Buzz off: Pest control company shares tips on how to fight county...

As warm, wet weather begins to sweep into Calhoun County, it’s no surprise that mosquitoes are riding in on those summer breezes as well. While county officials do employ...

Texas GLO posts 2024 Disasters Action Plan for public comment

AUSTIN – The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is seeking public input on the State of Texas 2024 Disasters Action Plan.The plan includes $555,687,000 in Community...

Off the hook: Summer to bring free fishing day to Calhoun County

As summer once again hits Calhoun County, both residents and visitors alike can expect warm weather and plenty of fishing opportunities – and Texas Parks and Wildlife...

Declining math rates could be due to testing fatigue, according to...

Testing fatigue could be a reason for declining rates of passing in the math portion of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test, explained Travis...

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CHS head athletic trainer Frank Parker retires after 28 years with CCISD. Parker is looking forward to traveling and spending time with his family.

Calhoun High School head athletic trainer wraps up career

After 28 years of taping ankles, strength and conditioning, first aid and every kind of emergency, Calhoun County Independent School District head...

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Port Lavaca City worker Lucio Licerio is honored with a certificate and glass medallion by Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow and Port Lavaca Public Works Director Wayne Shaffer for 25 years of service to the city May 27.

Port Lavaca council floats bonds for wastewater plant

During its meeting May 27, Port Lavaca City Council considered selling bonds in order to facilitate the city’s Lynn’s Bayou Wastewater Treatment...

Darin Errold Washington

Darin Errold Washington

Darin was born to the late Donald E. Washington and Eural Joetta Washington on December 20, 1967. Darin departed this life on May 1, 2025 at home...

Guadalupe (Lupita) M. Pesek

Guadalupe (Lupita) M. Pesek

Guadalupe (Lupita) M. Pesek, a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved...

Police/Court Reports

Law enforcement officials make 43 weekly arrests

The arrest records made available through The Port Lavaca Wave newspaper are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has...

Who has the license to drive me crazy?

I will confess that I am crazy, but I didn’t get there by myself. Somebody has been driving me crazy. When I use the word “somebody,” I mean a lot of people.I didn’t always...

Be a warrior for Christ

The Word of God convicts us of our sin as we read it while it is called today (Hebrews 3:13). In consequence, it will condemn us in the next life if we are not right with...

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CHS head athletic trainer Frank Parker retires after 28 years with CCISD. Parker is looking forward to traveling and spending time with his family.

Calhoun High School head athletic trainer wraps up career

After 28 years of taping ankles, strength and conditioning, first aid and every kind of emergency, Calhoun County Independent School District head...

Hope High School Class of 2025

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Calhoun High School Class of 2025

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Seadrift names May students of the month

Seadrift School’s students for the month for May are Naomi Aguilar, Quinton Callaway, Holley McGill, Aliyah Garza, Madison Pina, Tanner Cheatham,...

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